Diploma in Leisure, Tourism and Hotel Management

INTRODUCTION TO DIPLOMA IN LEISURE, TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

The Diploma in Leisure, Tourism and Hotel Management is an intensive and comprehensive two-year programme designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for successful careers across the leisure, tourism, and hotel industry. Delivered over four semesters, the programme integrates theoretical instruction with practical training, enabling learners to understand and manage the diverse operations within this broad and dynamic sector.

Each semester features a well-structured blend of course units covering core areas such as leisure management, tourism operations, hospitality and hotel management, customer care, travel planning, food and beverage operations, front office management, and sustainable tourism development. The course outline is presented in a table format with detailed columns for course code, course name, lecture time (LT), practical hours (PH), contact hours (CH), and credit units (CU). This user-friendly structure guides students in tracking their study load and ensures an appropriate balance between classroom learning and hands-on experience.

The programme is designed to build strong foundational skills and professional competencies in key industry areas including hotel operations, event and conference management, recreation management, destination marketing, eco-tourism, catering services, and cultural heritage appreciation. Students also gain exposure to the practical aspects of hospitality such as food production, accommodation management, customer service excellence, and hospitality ethics.

Upon completion, graduates will be well-prepared to take up roles such as hotel supervisors, front office assistants, tour guides, event coordinators, travel consultants, leisure facility attendants, catering supervisors, and other related positions within the leisure, tourism, and hotel industry. The diploma also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue further studies in Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure, or Hotel Management at higher academic levels.

Course outline for the Diploma in Leisure, Tourism, and Hotel Management, spanning two years and divided into four semesters. The table includes the course code, course name, lecture time (LT), practical hours (PH), contact hours (CH), and credit units (CU) for each semester.

EAST AFRICA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

Year 1, Semester 1

No.

Course Code

Course Name

LT

PH

CH

CU

1

DHTM 1101

Introduction to Leisure and Tourism

30

30

60

4

2

DHTM 1102

Principles of Hospitality Management

30

30

60

4

3

DHTM 1103

Customer Service in Tourism and Hospitality

30

30

60

4

4

DICT 1101

Information and Communication Technology

20

40

60

4

5

DHTM 1105

Communication Skills

30

0

30

2

6

DHTM 1106

Food and Beverage Service I

30

30

60

3

7

DTHM 1107

Kiswahili

30

30

60

2

 

Year 1, Semester 2

No.

Course Code

Course Name

LT

PH

CH

CU

1

DHTM 1201

Destination Geography

30

30

60

3

2

DHTM 1202

Travel Agency Operations

30

30

60

3

3

DHTM 1203

Tour Guiding Techniques

30

30

60

3

4

DHTM 1204

Accommodation Operations

30

30

60

3

5

DHTM 1205

Food and Beverage Service II

30

30

60

3

6

DTHM1206

French

30

20

50

3

7

DHTM 1207

Internship I

0

120

120

6

 

Year 2, Semester 1

No.

Course Code

Course Name

LT

PH

CH

CU

1

DHTM 2101

Sustainable Tourism Practices

30

30

60

3

2

DHTM 2102

Airline Operations and Management

30

15

45

3

3

DHTM 2103

Fares and Ticketing

30

15

45

3

4

DHTM 2104

Travel and Tourism Law and Ethics

30

15

45

3

5

DHTM 2105

E-Tourism and Social Media Marketing

30

15

45

3

6

DHTM 2106

Events Management in Hospitality

30

30

60

3

7

DTHM2107

Elementary Garman Language

30

20

50

2

 

Year 2, Semester 2

No.

Course Code

Course Name

LT

PH

CH

CU

1

DHTM 2201

International Tourism Management

30

15

45

3

2

DHTM 2202

Financial Management in Tourism Industry

30

15

45

3

3

DHTM 2203

Strategic Planning for Tourism Businesses

30

15

45

3

4

DHTM 2204

Crisis Management in Travel Industry

30

15

45

3

5

DHTM 2205

Research Methodology

30

15

45

3

6

DHTM 2206

Internship II

0

120

120

6

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